Urgent appeal for vulnerable 82-year-old man missing from Leeds

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a vulnerable 82-year-old man who is missing from Leeds.
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Peter Evans, from Beeston, was last seen yesterday (Tuesday) in Leeds city centre.

He is believed to have boarded a bus at Leeds Bus Station at around 12.50pm yesterday, which travels to Wetherby and terminates at Harrogate.

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Peter is described as white, of slim build and with short grey hair. He may be wearing a black coat, grey trousers and black shoes.

Have you seen missing 82-year-old Peter Evans from Leeds? (Photo: WYP)Have you seen missing 82-year-old Peter Evans from Leeds? (Photo: WYP)
Have you seen missing 82-year-old Peter Evans from Leeds? (Photo: WYP)

West Yorkshire Police are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Anyone who believes they may have seen Peter is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 815 of 24/06.

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